Nigeria 2009:  N3 more billion for LOC

Nigeria 2009: N3 more billion for LOC

The Local Organising Committee for the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup is expected to start bubbling again from this week. We gathered, at the weekend, that he Federal Government late last week approved additional N3 billion for them to take care of the financial crunch that has hit them and which Vanguard had made public.
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Nigerian economy may out grow South Africa’s economy by 2012  —  Sanusi

Nigerian economy may out grow South Africa’s economy by 2012 — Sanusi

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Lamido Sanusi, has projected that the Nigerian economy will be bigger than that of South African by 2012. Sanusi said at the policy dialogue of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group on Friday in Lagos that his projections were based on the growth of the gross domestic products (GDP) of the two countries.

Marketing Comm: ADVAN urge AAAN, MIPAN to close gap

Marketing Comm: ADVAN urge AAAN, MIPAN to close gap

Advertisers’ Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has urged Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) and Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) to close gap in order to contribute positively to the growth of the Marketing Communication industry in Nigeria .

NBC unveils new ultra glass Coke bottles

NBC unveils new ultra glass Coke bottles

After four weeks, the Cola market will witness new packaging for Coke, as the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), bottlers of Coca-Cola brands unveiled a new ultra glass bottles for Coca cola. The multinational beverage bottler introduced the bottles to dealers and distributors in Lagos.

Dansa support community on poverty alleviation scheme

Dansa support community on poverty alleviation scheme

In a bid to help improve on standard of living, Dansa foods has started a poverty alleviation campaign to support communities by empowering people to begin a small scale business as away of reducing poverty in the nation.

CSR: FCMB releases 2008/09 report, builds on pay off line

CSR: FCMB releases 2008/09 report, builds on pay off line

As First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) releases her Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity report for 2008/09, with emphasizes on poverty, economic empowerment and environmental sustainability, the bank said it is building on her campaign line, “My bank and I.”

Bladeless fan enters European market

Bladeless fan enters European market

Inventor James Dyson has launched a bladeless fan which he hopes will be a healthy and environmentally-friendly alternative to air conditioning.

SON recertifies Unilever as environmental friendly organisation

SON recertifies Unilever as environmental friendly organisation

Again, in conformity with the requirements of Standard Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON)on environmental management system standard, Unilever Nigeria ’s factories have been recertified with NIS ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standard by SON.

Hajj: Zain offers special roaming package

Hajj: Zain offers special roaming package

Zain Nigeria customers, who are traveling to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Holy pilgrimage will be able to keep in touch with friends and family members at very affordable rates, using their regular Zain lines.

FLP poised to dominate health market

FLP poised to dominate health market

Forever Living Products, FLP, is now poised to dominate the health, beauty and wellness products market in Nigeria and Benin Republic. To do this, the company is embarking on rigorous training programmes for its distributors. Speaking in Lagos, recently, company managing director and chief executive officer, Mr. Cornelius Tay, said the training was intended to educate distributors on the desirability and affordability of the products.

ADB   moves to enhance remittance flow to Africa

ADB moves to enhance remittance flow to Africa

African Developemnt Bank has commenced moves to enhance inflow of remittances from African migrant. Last week Friday, the Bank Group signed an agreement with the French government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to establish a multilateral Trust Fund to improve African migrant remittances.

FinBank MD assures customers on service delivery

FinBank MD assures customers on service delivery

The Group Managing Director/CEO of FinBank Plc, Mrs. Suzanne Iroche has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to providing leading edge service delivery and robust product offerings to its customers.

NIMASA warns over abuse of waterways

NIMASA warns over abuse of waterways

APEX maritime regulator, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has warned the people of Ilaje in Ondo State against indiscriminate dumping of refuse on the water.

EFCC boss wins support from US

EFCC boss wins support from US

THE chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,   EFCC, Mrs. Farida Waziri has won the support of influential officials of the United States government and the business community, who believe the agency should be encouraged in the interest of bilateral relations and global economic development. Mrs. Waziri who is currently on a week […]